The Paderno World Cuisine 10" long Chinese deep frying skimmer is constructed of fine mesh, which will catch fine particles and remove them from liquids. It has a wood handle with a hole for easy hanging. Its long handle keeps hands safe from the boiling and often splattering oil. The skimmer is a flat, sieve-like scoop or spoon used for removing hot food from a liquid or skimming foam off when making broths. The Chinese skimmer is also referred to as a "spider" as its wire pattern looks like a spider"s web.